According to investigators, Fitzgerald and Harper were involved in a police chase following a robbery at a Famous Footwear store in Escambia County, which ended in Santa Rosa county around 12:45 a.m.

Escambia County authorities said the duo were engaged in an armed standoff with authorities for around 15 minutes. They said the two refused to surrender, and then tried to exit the vehicle and tried to enter an occupied dwelling.

Shots were fired by Escambia County Sheriff's deputies, injuring Harper and killing Fitzgerald.

Escambia County authorities said Harper is being treated at a hospital. The sheriff's office is in the process of being charged with home invasion robbery, false imprisonment and grand theft auto.

The couple from Missouri were named as suspects in two kidnappings in Vestavia Hills and Tuscaloosa Sunday. They were also wanted in Hoover for a robbery.

Investigators believed the two were involved in an armed robbery and kidnapping incident in Georgia earlier this week.

In each case, the kidnapping victims were released.

We will continue to update this story as new information becomes available.